So many textures, so many flavours, this lamb kofta will become a family favourite in no time.
- byTeam New Idea

Apr
2017

Prep: 60 Minutes-Cook: 30 Minutes-Serves 4

Great for groups!

Ingredients

Vegetable oil, to brush

LAMB KOFTA

1 onion, chopped

1 bunch flat-leaf parsley, chopped

2 garlic cloves, chopped

1 tbs extra virgin olive oil

1 tsp ground cumin

1 tsp ground coriander

1 lemon, zested

600g minced lamb shoulder

Salt and pepper, to season

HUMMUS

400g can chickpeas, drained

2 tbs tahini

3 garlic cloves, crushed

1 tsp ground cumin

¼ tsp salt

1 pinch paprika

1 lemon, juiced

80ml (1 /3 cup) olive oil

GARLIC SAUCE

6 garlic cloves

1 egg white

1 lemon, juiced

250ml (1 cup) vegetable oil

TABBOULEH

60g (1 /3 cup) fine burghul

1 lemon, juiced

2 bunches flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped

½ bunch mint, leaves picked

2 vine-ripened tomatoes, finely chopped

3 spring onions, chopped

60ml (¼ cup) olive oil

FLATBREAD

300g (2 cups) '00' flour, plus extra, to dust

2 tsp dried yeast

1 tsp caster sugar

Method

To make kofta, process all ingredients, except lamb, in a food processor until finely chopped. Place mixture in a bowl with lamb. Using your hands, mix well to combine. Season well. Shape mixture around 8 skewers in kofta shapes. Refrigerate until required.

To make hummus, process chickpeas, tahini, garlic and spices in a food processor until finely chopped. Add remaining ingredients and 3 tbs hot water and process until combined. Set aside until needed.

To make garlic sauce, process garlic, egg white, lemon juice and 2 tbs water in a food processor until smooth. With the motor running, gradually add oil, drop by drop at first, then in a thin, steady stream until thick and creamy.

To make tabbouleh, place burghul in a bowl. Stir in lemon juice and set aside for 15 minutes to soften. Add remaining ingredients and stir to combine. Season.

To make flatbread, sift combined flour, yeast and sugar into a bowl. Stir in 250ml (1 cup) water until a dough forms. Turn out dough onto a lightly floured work surface and knead until smooth. Enclose dough in plastic wrap and set aside for 10 minutes to rest. Divide into 8 mandarin-size balls, then roll out each ball until 3mm thick.

Preheat a lightly greased barbecue hotplate over high heat. Add flatbreads to hotplate and cook for 2 minutes on each side or until browned.

Preheat a barbecue grill plate over high heat. Brush kofta all over with oil, then add to grill and cook, turning, for 8-10 minutes or until just cooked through.

Divide flatbreads among serving plates. Top with tabbouleh and kofta. Serve with hummus and garlic sauce to the side.

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